Estates Administrator - Part-time

St Edmund's School Canterbury, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6050-118S
• Posted:05/03/2026
• Pay:Pay Range - £24,806.67 - £26,553.51 pro-rata
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:18/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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St Edmund’s School, Canterbury is a vibrant and forward-thinking independent school with a strong commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment in which pupils can learn and thrive. We are proud of our rich heritage and extensive estate, which plays a vital role in supporting the school’s educational provision and community life.

The school values high standards, teamwork and a proactive approach to estate management and site care. Our buildings, grounds and facilities are integral to pupil wellbeing and the smooth running of the school, and the Estates Administrator will contribute to maintaining these to a high standard through strong organisation, attention to detail and a collaborative approach, while embracing modern systems and technologies where appropriate.

We are seeking a friendly, organised and customer-focused Estates Administrator to support the day-to-day running of the Estates Department at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury. This is a key administrative role within a busy and varied team that includes maintenance, grounds, gardens and projects, and is central to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school’s estate.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, the postholder will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the department. Acting as the first point of contact for Estates enquiries, they will manage the Estates Helpdesk, ensuring that work orders are logged, allocated and completed in a timely manner. The role also includes processing departmental orders in line with school procurement procedures, reconciling invoices, supporting contract administration, maintaining accurate statutory compliance records, and keeping asset registers and property information up to date.

Working closely with colleagues across the school and with external contractors, the Estates Administrator will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of organisation, compliance and communication. Through accurate record-keeping, proactive coordination and a professional, service-oriented approach, the postholder will help ensure that the school’s buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, compliant and well managed in support of the wider school community.

For further information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.stedmunds.org.uk/vacancies/maintenance-operative-4/

Information about the school

St Edmund's School is a co-educational day and boarding school with c. 570 pupils from the ages of 2 to 18. The school is officially designated “a school of religious character”.

The Pre-Prep, Junior, and Senior Schools are on the same site and are closely integrated, using the same Chapel, music and art facilities, dining hall, science laboratories and sports hall. The school prides itself on its friendly, family environment where every pupil and staff member is known and valued.

Although the majority of children are day pupils, one quarter of the school’s pupils are boarders, from a wide range of backgrounds. The school operates a five-day teaching week, but also runs a Saturday morning activities programme which is optional for Senior School day pupils. All boarders participate in both Saturday and Sunday activities programmes.

The school adjoins the University of Kent and is able to make use of many of the University's facilities: the Templeman Library, the Gulbenkian theatre and the public lectures amongst others. London’s West End is within easy reach.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Hudson
• Address:St Thomas' Hill, Canterbury , Kent , CT2 8HU
• Telephone: 01227 475633
• Email: slh@stedmunds.org.uk